The British greatly emphasized mass line infantry fire and prized discipline.
In this regard, punishment was strict for deserters and disobedience.
The firing line allowed for the maximum number of muskets
to be brought to bare on a target, and therefore the highest volume of fire.
British soldiers were drilled extensively in the use of these primary weapons,
until they could load and fire their muskets with their eyes closed.
British officers usually armed themselves with flintlock pistols and sabers.

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nice piece AC! I m so used associating you with sw, it s almost bizzare, lol. I wonder why you decided on posting this now...have you been buying vintage lately? I do, I m getting the famous monorail tomorrow, brand new condition, a jewel, can t wait to get it...

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nice piece AC! I m so used associating you with sw, it s almost bizzare, lol. I wonder why you decided on posting this now...have you been buying vintage lately? I do, I m getting the famous monorail tomorrow, brand new condition, a jewel, can t wait to get it...